The Odisha state government has launched a formal investigation into allegations that the postgraduate (PG) medical entrance examination paper was leaked through the messaging platform WhatsApp. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding the security and integrity of the state’s medical entrance testing process.

While details remain limited, the government has acknowledged the breach and confirmed that a probe is underway to identify how the sensitive examination materials were circulated outside of official channels. The investigation is expected to focus on the source of the leak and the potential impact on the validity of the examination results. As of now, officials have not announced a cancellation or rescheduling of the exam, though stakeholders are calling for transparency and accountability in the testing process.

There is currently no information regarding the number of students affected or the specific timeline of the leak. The government’s response has been limited to confirming the investigation, leaving many questions regarding the security protocols that failed to prevent the unauthorized distribution of the paper. Further updates are expected as the probe progresses and authorities gather more evidence regarding the breach.